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Opioid Dad - Addiction And The Family
Hi folks this is just a quick 10 minute episode letting you know about how I have dealt with my own desire to control things relating to my loved ones addiction issues. While I would never tell someone how they have to be with their own loved one, I...
9:51•21 Oct 2018
Learning to Let Go: Hank's Journey with Control and Addiction
“Don't try to control things... It's worked for me. I'm not telling you what's going to work for you. You might get supreme satisfaction out of trying to catch and herd cats like they were cattle. I do not.”
Ever felt the urge to control everything around you, especially when a loved one is struggling with addiction? Hank, the voice behind 'Opioid Dad', knows that feeling all too well. In this episode, he shares his candid journey of grappling with the need to control his loved one's recovery process. Hank opens up about the hard-learned lesson that sometimes, the best thing you can do is step back and let go.
He talks about the pitfalls of trying to manage someone else's recovery and how it often leads to more harm than good. Instead, Hank emphasizes the importance of allowing individuals to take charge of their own path to recovery. By sharing his personal experiences and the challenges he faced, Hank provides a fresh perspective on addiction and recovery.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who finds themselves in the throes of trying to control a loved one's battle with addiction. It's a reminder that letting go can sometimes lead to the most positive outcomes.
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